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Sony Music Publishing Deal

Updated 2026-05-11 12:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sony Music Publishing has agreed to acquire the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group from Blackstone for a billion-plus dollar deal, including songs by Fleetwood Mac, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga.

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Variety

Sony Publishing to Acquire Recognition Music in Billion-Plus Dollar Deal, Including Songs by Fleetwood Mac, Beyonce, Lady Gaga

As expected, Sony Music Publishing has announced an agreement to acquire the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group from funds managed by Blackstone, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms of the deal were not announced, but sources and Billboard have valued the catalog i

2026-05-11 12:32 UTC